Tag: sparkling
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A Sparkling Wine for Every Occasion
As we begin to move into the festive period and everyone starts to talk frivolously about Christmas, it’s time to approach that age old dilemma, what fizz am I going to drink this Christmas? Indeed, there is a sparkling wine for every occasion, and we are here to help you make that important choice! Prosecco – The party starter Fresh and ...
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Champagne is Always a Good Idea
What is it about Champagne? The first choice for celebrations of love, success and life's rites of passage for generations, the exclusive sparkling wines from the Champagne region of France hold a special place in the world of wine. The most northerly of France's wine regions, Champagne's history of sparkling wines dates back to 1668 when Dom ...
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The Story of Nyetimber
English sparkling wine is simply going from strength to strength, the quality is improving all the time and they are achieving many awards and accolades, often winning in blind tastings over Grandes Marques Champagnes. There are over 100 wineries in UK and two thirds of production is sparkling wine. Nyetimber are one of the pioneers of the industry...
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Celebrating English Wine Week 17th-25th June
English wine week is a national campaign to promote English wines. It takes place annually in June, when the flowering begins in the vineyard, and signifies the start of the summer. Our national vineyards are growing and thriving and it is an exciting time for the industry. New Vineyards are popping up all the time, existing ...
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Wine Trends: Our Predictions for 2023
What’s going up and what’s going down in the wine world in 2023? Read our predictions for the new year… Going up Quality new world Chardonnay Consumers are looking outside of Burgundy for their quality Chardonnay fix due to a run of short vintages leading to reduced yields, less availability, and an increase in prices. We recommend ...